affairs

noun

plural of affair
1
as in romances
also affaires a brief romantic relationship an affair between two singles spending the summer at the same beach resort

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2
as in events
a social gathering the annual country club dance is a really fancy affair

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3
as in productions
something produced by physical or intellectual effort the lead float in the parade was a pretty impressive affair, a giant eagle's head with equally huge wings

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4
as in things
something that happens the whole affair from start to finish took a total of 15 minutes

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5
as in matters
something to be dealt with it's none of your affair whom I'm going out with tonight

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Recent Examples of affairs Shelley served as the Warriors’ associate general counsel and director of business and legal affairs and risk management, and Vasquez was the vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion. — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026 The new complaints allege that recommendation was overruled by the company's global affairs team, led by veteran political strategist Lehane, which is responsible for public relations, public policy and political relationships. — Shannon Bond, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026 Although his official writ covers only civilian affairs and not military policy, Netanyahu gave him a completely free hand, and Smotrich has used it to full effect. — Amos Harel, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2026 Ugandan officials expressed anger toward opposition to the pipeline, saying climate campaigns verged on interference in the internal affairs of a sovereign country. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026 Premieres back then were much more casual affairs, not vehicles for major fashion moments. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 And Erin Browne, treasury undersecretary for international affairs, said Monday the delegation was invited because Russia is a member of the G20. — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026 Carriage negotiations between more traditional TV providers and the network owners regularly turn into protracted affairs, causing channel blackouts if not lawsuits. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Hinton became a professor and chairman of the early childhood and special education department at UC before becoming vice provost of minority affairs. — Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affairs
  1. romances
  2. events
  3. productions
  4. things
  5. matters
  6. intrigues
  7. parties
  8. products
Noun
  • By blending family drama, steamy romances, and picturesque lakeside views, the series has captured millions of viewers and even secured an early season 2 renewal.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Then there are the theatergoers, which at this theater means those who appreciate classic romances and comedies but are also not afraid of new works.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of romances
Noun
  • With household budgets under pressure, consumers are searching harder for value — shopping earlier, comparing prices across retailers and spreading purchases across multiple promotional events.
    — Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Signs quickly piled up at his roadside memorial blaming Bustillos for the chain of events and telling other drivers to slow down.
    — Jacob Sisneros, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of events
Noun
  • That state and its film incentives have been a major lure for productions for years.
    — Eva Flowe August 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Backed by Imani Media Group, the studio will host Halley’s own projects as well as outside productions.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of productions
Noun
  • You could be tempted to dismiss a creative venture or categorize a social invite as frivolous, all because there are more productive things to do.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The curved back is another nice touch that keeps things modern and fresh.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • On Thursday, Pittman stated that personnel matters of public agencies, such as local school districts, do not rise to the level of federal judicial review.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
  • How to use a bidet correctly Technique matters because every part of the process involves delicate tissue and bacteria.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of matters
Noun
  • The series has always moved at a deliberate pace, allowing the characters’ social battles and romantic intrigues to simmer.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Netflix announced a second melodrama last December, about the secrets and intrigues of an elite Rio de Janeiro family, created in partnership with Amaia Produções and Conspiração, with general direction by Mauro Mendonça Filho.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 25 May 2026
Definition of intrigues
Noun
  • Those deals took place under multiple presidential administrations of both parties, and various FTC leaders.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The district says it should be allowed to use the existing law and that any major changes to California's fiscal oversight system should go through the normal legislative process, including public hearings and input from all involved parties.
    — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of parties
Noun
  • And these incidents are increasing by at least 10% a year among consumer products, according to a federal National Institute of Standards and Technology analysis.
    — Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Flexible layouts and architectural display structures provide shoppers the space to discover products, while allowing the 2,400-square-foot space to evolve.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of products

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“Affairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affairs. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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